It had been quite a while since our last visit, but we were nearby and decided to stop for lunch…read more La Lupita remains frozen in time, same '60's vibe with laminate tables, wood paneling and paper decorations. But I felt La Lupita had slipped a bit. Initial service was excellent, we were greeted and seated promptly. Drinks were served and our order was taken. But once the food was brought to the table, our server was nowhere to be found. Refill for ice tea? Nope. We ordered one set of corn and one set of flour tortillas and got two orders of corn. It took us quite a while to find the server to get the error corrected. The complementary chips and salsa were way off. The chips were stale and they switched to a green salsa. Admittedly, a personal preference, but I liked the red better. My wife enjoyed her usual- camarones Mexicano. Served sizzling and perfectly done. I don't recall the mixed fajitas (my usual) as being so greasy. Again, served hot. Lots of peppers, onions, & grilled tomatoes. No jalapeños. I could have asked for some as a side and I'm sure they would accommodate. I also found it odd that La Lupita doesn't offer any beans other than refried. We asked for black beans or pinto or borracho. They're not offered. Yet they were able to serve refried black beans instead of the usual borracho or pinto refried version. Prices, inevitably, were up since our last visit. La Lupita is still a favorite for authentic Mexican food. We just caught them on an off day and it was still way ahead of most Mexican restaurants.

Food was good. I got the platollo oxaqueño. The chorizo and enmolada were quite good.read more

Let's be clear, if all you know is Tex-Mex, this taqueria may disappoint. You won't find nachos,…read moreburritos, fajitas here. This is strictly Mexican food. And darn good at that. They start you with these funky fried crisps. No salsa or pico-but on the bright side you don't fill up with chips. Good thing, because the portions are ginormous! It's rare I can't finish a meal, but my shredded beef with mole was more than enough for a takeout box. I ordered the platter, so my meal came with rice and refried beans. We had the leftovers for lunch the following day. My wife ordered two alacart items. Shrimp cerviche and a chicken taco. Both well prepared. And as a side bonus, the tortillas were outstanding. I'm not a fan of corn tortillas, but these home made gems had flavor and didn't fall apart like packaged ones. Same with the crispy corn shells for the tostada. Great crunch and real flavor. Beer was served cold along with a frosted mug and a slice of lime. Everything is made to order. One fella was the chief, cook & bottle washer. And waiter. He speaks English when he sees you struggling with the menu. He made us feel very welcome. This is a down to earth diner that hasn't seen any updating since day one, but the food is excellent, the restrooms are clean and the service was perfectomundo.

OMG, this place is fantastic!…read more I was lucky it wasn't busy when I arrived. I was welcomed in in a family style way. This made it more authentic. I was able to explore the menu but I knew I had walked in for a ceviche. Glad waitress clarified the typo on large shrimp ceviche's price, which immediately translated to honesty. Thei give you a complimentary savory broth with hints of seafood flavor and potatoes which is a welcoming opening. The flavor was excellent the tostadas are like home made non commercial, loved them. Their give you fresh lime or already squeezed natural lime juice. I had a campechano (mixed) taco and a pastor taco. Which they have for .99 on Tuesdays so I will be a regular on Tuesdays too. There is parking on the front and on one of the sides of the place. The team was quick with food, attentive to all needs and very professional and friendly. And the price value is amazing. There are many items I still have to try but it is in my top 3 list for Mexican food in Kentuckiana!

Wow! Not your typical Mexican restaurant. This is gourmet food. Each dish seems to be carefully…read moreplanned out with the ingredients. The ingredients all seemed very fresh. The vegetarian options were great. There is so much to choose from The salsa with the chips is nothing like I have ever had before and there are 3 options served The portions were very large. The restaurant is clean and you can even see the kitchen. The restroom was clean and the server attentive. Will definitely be back.

I decided to stop into Israel's Delicias De Mexico Gourmet which sits right alongside of Spring St…read morejust outside the heart of downtown New Albany. Today is Cinco de Mayo and I was feeling up to a delicious authentic Mexican meal. This restaurant has a variety of various Mexican dishes and albeit is rather pricey for their platters, which range from $19-$29 and appetizers from $8-$22. Also surprisingly I didn't find any sort of dessert at all unless there is a separate menu for that but I was never told that by my server, more on that later. The environment is one you'd expect of any authentic Mexican restaurant, a very colorful decor with lots of Mexican decor spread throughout with some Mexican music playing in the background to set the ambiance of this establishment granted I was sitting in the background of the seating area and couldn't hear this music if I were sitting in the front. On this visit, being my first, I decided to try the Nachos Delicias (Queso, tomato, onions, cilantro, sour cream and choice of chicken, chorizo and steak) I requested no onions and steak. I also tried their Quesadilla El Jefe Jeff (Stuffed with cheese, steak, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream) I requested no onions. The nachos were really nothing too terribly special outside of just being put in a somewhat fancy bowl to make them look or appear better than they were. They didn't taste too bad outside of finding the steak to not really be all that flavorful or seasoned. I feel for the price which was $18.50, that it could've been more for what I paid for. The quesadilla was absolutely worth it and was quite filling. Definitely the star of this meal however I was disappointed to find onion in my meal when I specifically requested there to not be. Outside of that is was quite good and something I'd order again. My biggest issue was there was only one server working and of all days it was on Cinco de Mayo which you as a Mexican restaurant should expect to be busy in which they were. Our server never once stopped to ask if we needed anything, no offer of dessert (which I am still not sure they offer) or even to ask if I wanted another drink. I don't see myself going out of my way to come here albeit it wasn't awful but the price for things was too much in my opinion. I feel that I've had better food for a lower price at other authentic Mexican restaurants. So just keep this in mind when deciding to stop here.

Amazing, fresh, and delicious food. Very authentic. Staff is exceptionally nice. Definitely a spot…read moreworth trying. This is our go-to weekend dinner spot.

The food is always made fresh. I haven't had a bad dish here. I think it's the best Mexican food in…read morethe city. Service is nice.

This place was absolutely fabulous. It's a hidden Jim. I promise you if you go to this place, you…read morewill be as surprised as I was to find truly authentic Mexican food provided by very warm and generous people. I was once again trying to go to Addis Ababa and did not realize that they open in the evening so I went over to the grocery store to get some water for a friend which I didn't find but it's OK. I instead found this restaurant nestled in the back of the store. OMG I was so surprised and when I walked in the smell was amazing. Absolutely amazing. I got the menu, but I was curious about what was in the containers that were being displayed so they were very soups and stews that were there along with some refried beans and a few other things some rice and the chef behind the counter actually let me taste some of the beef dishes, one of which I got and it was so good now let me tell you it's a little spicy and I like the spice, I even got one of the fried peppers which turned out to be too spicy for me, but I ate most of it The beef soup that I got was amazing. The next time I go it will be the beef and potatoes luck the people were so nice so welcoming and explained everything in a way I could understand it. I suggest everybody go give this place a try you will not be sad. The spoon is amazing. It taste so good. I gotta go back

I'd like to start 2020 off with a review of a restaurant I knew existed, had been near countless…read moretimes, but had never taken the opportunity to eat at. And I am now kicking myself in the pants for taking so long. Mi Preferida Restuarante is tucked away in the back of the Mi Preferida Supermercado. We've been into the store countless time because it's relatively close to home and they have some items we can only find there (Jalapeño Tostada shells!) I'd noticed the taqueria in the back but never really gave it much thought because sometimes Jim can be pretty narrowly focused and I didn't walk in to eat, I walked in to buy. On a recent Friday we stopped in to get a couple things (you guessed it, Jalapeño Tostada shells) and we hadn't decided where we were going to have dinner yet. When we walked in the door I noticed the arched doorway in the back and said to wifey "Wifey. What do you think about eating dinner here?". She said "Why not! We haven't eaten here before") Why we waited so long I don't know, but now I'm kicking myself for it. Mi Preferida isn't big on decor, being nestled in the back of a grocery store, but it's all about the food, and the food is amazingly authentic and amazingly awesome. And they have glass bottle beverages. Pepsi in a glass bottle is FAR superior to the stuff you get in cans and plastic bottles these days. I love the complete transparency of this restaurant. You can see the entirety of the operation when you walk up to the counter. The food prep area, the grills, the steam tables. It's all there in plain site, so there's no mystery about what you're getting and how it's being prepared. And the food is AB-so-lutely genuine and delicious. So it's not the fanciest Mexican restaurant in town, but it is some of the most authentic, genuine Mexican you'll find in town.

Chilitos Mexican Grill is one of the best places to get Mexican food in Louisville. The food is…read morefresh and full of flavor. The staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. I first tried Chilitos Mexican Grill while working down on Dixie Hwy. I was not familiar with the area, and I was looking for a place to eat lunch. I saw the sign for Chilitos Mexican Grill, and I decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did! The food at Chilitos Mexican Grill is fantastic. I had the chicken nachos, and they were some of the best nachos I have ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were incredible. I also had the opportunity to try the queso, which was delicious. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a smile by the friendly staff. The decor is colorful and vibrant. It's the perfect place to come for a night out with friends or family. But what makes Chilitos so unique is the people. Everyone who works there is so passionate about the food and the culture. If you're ever in Louisville, make sure to swing by Chilitos Mexican Grill. You won't be disappointed!

The service was not the best at all. I wasn't greeted and it was only 1 other person inside eating…read more I like the concept of build your own bowl, nachos, etc. They also offer burritos and gorditas. They have beef and pork tamales. The service was rude and absolutely no eye contact. This chicken adobo is flavorful!

Great authentic Mexican food, cool ambiance, with good service. Big portions.. Definitely recommend…read morethis place.

Food was fair at best... Goopy cheese. No spice. Paloma was just squirt, not grapefruit juice.read more

I thought all small Mexican chains were the same. I was proven wrong by El Torazo. We went because…read moreof a 2 for 1 margarita special. Enticing, until you receive a bad margarita. But a bad drink on special doesn't deserve a 2 star review. The food was the real problem. I love when we're served with free chips and salsa. But I'd rather pay for quality than receive trash. Thick chips with no salt. Not sure which generic brand it of the bag, but really unacceptable. It doesn't stop there. The chicken was edible, but not quality. Did not appear to be fresh, and definitely want juicy. Seasoned cardboard might be the best descriptor. So, why 2 stars and not 1? The people were excellent! They may not have been the most attentive during our visit, but they were quick when we ordered. Sometimes do quick we couldn't finish the request lol. That said they were nice and hard-working. I believe they wanted us to enjoy ourselves. There are a lot of small Mexican restaurants. My recommendation is to drive 5-10 minutes to another one.

Great service Fresh food plenty of room for large groups…read more Cold Beer, great margaritas. Clean restrooms. Treat you like family. They really appreciate your business.